{"product_id":"swedish-birch-bark-coffee-flask","title":"Swedish Birch-Bark Coffee Flask with Schott Jenaer Glass, c.1950–1965","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mid-20th-century Swedish coffee flask housed within a handcrafted birch-bark case, dating to circa 1950–1965.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cylindrical carrier is constructed from layers of natural and darker birch bark with scalloped decoration, secured with small metal pins. It has an integral handle, removable decorated lid and matching birch-bark covered stopper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is the original heat-resistant glass flask marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Schott u. Gen. Mainz \/ Jenaer Glas”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying it as German-made Schott Jenaer glass. An unusual combination of traditional Scandinavian birch-bark craft and mid-century European glassmaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-20th century, c.1950–1965\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweden \/ Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass Maker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Schott \u0026amp; Gen., Mainz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass Mark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Schott u. Gen. Mainz \/ Jenaer Glas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birch bark, heat-resistant glass and metal pins\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coffee \/ hot drinks flask\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glass flask enclosed within a handcrafted birch-bark protective case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Layered natural and darker birch bark with scalloped cut edging\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Removable lid, carrying handle and birch-bark covered stopper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e H: 19cm x W: 35cm (tallest point \u0026amp; widest point)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with general wear consistent with age and use. The birch bark has areas of surface wear, splitting, lifting and minor losses. The glass flask appears intact. Please refer to photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance \/ Story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purchased in Sweden. The glass flask was manufactured by Schott \u0026amp; Gen. of Mainz, Germany, and is housed within a traditionally crafted Swedish birch-bark carrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the birch bark dry and away from direct heat. Handle the decorative bark carefully as it can become brittle with age. Sold as a decorative collectable rather than for modern use with hot liquids.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"campbellscuriosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57884503212412,"sku":"RCC-1400","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/9676\/6415\/files\/350E4185-B092-46B4-B179-0692EC9A5C46.jpg?v=1792847865","url":"https:\/\/www.campbellscuriosities.co.uk\/products\/swedish-birch-bark-coffee-flask","provider":"campbellscuriosities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}